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  • Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine
  • 22 years of experience
  • Coastal Carolina Hospital 1000 Medical Center Dr, Hardeeville, SC 29927
  • (843) 784-8000

Brief Intro

An avid hunter and fisherman, Dr. Charles T. Baker joined UT Internal Medicine Lafollette in 2006. He is a member of the American Medical Association and has special interests mainly in family medicine. Originally from Tazewell, Tenn., Dr. Baker enjoys contributing to the health of the community and the long-term relationships he has with his patients. "I had planned on becoming a doctor and working in a small town since childhood," he says when asked why he went into primary care. Prior to joining UT Internal Medicine Lafollette, Dr. Baker was the director of the UT Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation facility in Lafollette, Tenn. He also was medical staff at Lakeshore Mental Health Institute and with NOCCR at the University of Tennessee assisting with research studies. Dr. Baker graduated from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) in 1997 and the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 2003. He completed his internship at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in 2004 and completed his residency at UT Medical Center in 2006. Dr. Baker was a member with the UTCOM Underserved Areas Program and received a UTCOM Primary Care Scholarship in 2003. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from ETSU and was on the deans list at ETSU from 1993 to 1997. He belonged to the Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. He also served a clinical externship at Claiborne County Hospital in Tazewell in 1999 and 2000. Dr. Baker participated in violence counseling for at-risk adolescents who were incarcerated in the Juvenile Detention Center with the Community Outreach Program in Memphis, Tenn., from 2000 to 2001. Dr. Baker lives with his wife, Patti, and Aiden. He enjoys hunting, fishing and weight lifting.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine - 2003

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Coastal Carolina Hospital
  • 1000 Medical Center Dr, Hardeeville, SC 29927

Specialties Treated

  • Internal Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Anxiety Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
  • Gout
  • Cataract
  • Acute Pharyngitis
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Acute Sinusitis
  • Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
  • Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Sciatica
  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
  • Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Vitamin D Deficiency
  • Herpes Zoster
  • Diverticulosis
  • Dehydration
  • Glaucoma
  • Heart Failure
  • Anxiety Phobic Disorders
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
  • Benign Polyps of the Colon
  • Emphysema
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
  • Psoriasis
  • Pneumonia
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Prostatitis
  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Tinea Unguium
  • Burns
  • Herpes Simplex
  • Transient Cerebral Ischemia
  • Celiac Disease
  • Autism
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Acute Bronchitis
  • Candidiasis
  • Nephrotic Syndrome
  • Acute Renal Failure
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Hemorrhagic stroke
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Osteoporosis
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Constipation
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Non-Toxic Goiter
  • Dementia
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Endometriosis
  • Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
  • Calculus of the Urinary System
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Insomnia
  • Acne
  • Otitis Media
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Tricare
  • Corvel
  • GEHA
  • HealthSmart
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Sana
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • AmeriHealth
  • Upper Peninsula Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • MediGold
  • Wellcare
  • The Hartford
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Humana
  • CareSource
  • Freedom Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Devoted Health
  • Travelers
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Priority Health
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • CHAMPVA
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Summit Community Care
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • UniCare
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